Whether you hail from wealth or poverty, whether you have an extensive education or a degree from the school of hard knocks; are single or married; young, old, or somewhere in the middle, you've undoubtedly run into numerous obstacles during your lifetime. We all have; it's just part of life. The good news is that by using the calculated approach outlined in this book-starting with a full, introspective review of yourself-you can not only overcome the hurdles put in front of you, but you can achieve your goals faster. Broken up into digestible chunks, this book walks you through the basic tenets of understanding your personality and tapping into your own personal strength and power. You will learn: -Real-life examples to life's shortcuts -Twelve reasons why you should work for yourself -Proven techniques that take you to your goals faster -Why aggravation is your friend -How to understand your money energy -How to become your own mentor and why you should The shortcuts that you will learn in this book provide hard-earned advice to help you carve out your own successful path in the shortest, most effective manner possible. Joe Ford is the founder of Ford Investment Properties and its affiliates. He has an extensive background in real estate and business development that spans over 30 years. As an entrepreneur, Joe has owned and operated businesses in a multitude of economic sectors including a medical practice management company, medical rehabilitation clinics, a medical hair restoration clinic, a fast food restaurant, and wholesale/retail beverage distribution outlets. Business mentoring services are available at www.JoeFordNow.com.